Methadone Clinic Pickens, SC

Behavioral Health Services Of Pickens County

Behavioral Health Services Of Pickens County is a methadone clinic in Pickens, SC. It is located in Pickens County at 309 East Main Street, 29671 zip. Behavioral Health Services Of Pickens County provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Behavioral Health Services Of Pickens County offers HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling, family counseling and individual counseling. Behavioral Health Services Of Pickens County provides medication assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Pickens, SC:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Pickens?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Pickens is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Pickens?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout South Carolina. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Pickens drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Pickens has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Pickens always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Pickens are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Pickens?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Pickens: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.